We take our name, DanceCircus, from the ancient Roman word circus which means circle. Our programs reflect the more contemporary meaning of circle, an area of action or influence, or, a group of people sharing a common interest.

If you saw HOT H2O in concert, danced in SPLASH DANCE freshwater flash mob or participated in eco-dance workshops, you experienced the beauty of the natural world, examined urban environmental concerns and enjoyed innovative dance performances.

Or, you saw youth, seniors or differently-abled people blend choreography and dance skills with their environmental interests to create dance programs expressing their concerns, joys and hopes for the world they live in.

Then, you have been part of vibrant and entertaining celebrations involving collaborating artists and performers, diverse people, environmental organizations and civic agencies to bring our community together in a circus of motion and emotion..

DanceCircus presents CONFLUENCE – down by the riverside
An original dance-theatre-music performance by DanceCircus director, Betty Salamun and In the Dance Café director, Janie Boston. Stories of journeys along Milwaukee’s rivers flowing within and between communities within the watershed.

Join the Circus

Join DanceCircus! A circus of motion and emotion!
Circus is the ancient Roman word for circle,
an area of action or influence, or,
a group of people sharing a common interest.
DanceCircus, a modern dance company,
encircles dance, music, art, poetry and media in vibrant concerts.
For over 40 years, DanceCircus has created dance-theatre around topical interests and common concerns with diverse artists, performers and people in the community.
DanceCircus inspires a spectrum of people, entertaining over 8,000 people and educating all ages including 3,500 youth annually in 200 events, classes and performances.
DanceCircus needs your help in FUND-raising and FRIEND-raising.
Volunteer, become a friend, a board member or advisor
Help out one-time, once-a-month, once-a-week on a production, workshop, or administrative project.
Call us, ask what you can do or offer your ideas or contact the Volunteer Center.

DanceCircus changes lives through

Concert Performances

Interactive Projects

Artist-In-Residence

GIVING VOICE Series

Training dance artists as valued community resources to work and interact with diverse people in concerts, workshops and community projects.

Come join the circus – the DanceCircus – in a circus of motion and emotion!